You must not only discard the Shastras, you must deny their authority, as did Buddha and Nanak. You must have courage to tell the Hindus that what is wrong with them is their religion-the religion which has produced in them this notion of the sacredness of Caste. Will you show that courage? (Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar)

You must not only discard the Shastras, you must deny their authority, as did Buddha and Nanak. You must have courage to tell the Hindus that what is wrong with them is their religion-the religion which has produced in them this notion of the sacredness of Caste. Will you show that courage?

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar

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